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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,550.44, 474,937.98 and 106,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,550.44, 474,937.98 and 106,188.04 is: 159,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,550.44 : 474,937.98 = 106,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,550.44/474,937.98 = 106,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,550.44x = 474,937.98 × 106,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,550.44x = 50,432,733,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432,733,217.76/316,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,319.74

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